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Thousands enjoy St. Patrick’s parades in Palatine, St. CharlesMar 14, 2026 4:59 pm - St. Patrick's Day parades took place throughout the suburbs Saturday, though due to fickle weather morning parades had sunshine, while snow flurries fell during ones that took place in the afternoon.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolenMar 14, 2026 3:12 pm - Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.
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Traffic backups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in GenevaMar 14, 2026 2:24 pm - A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
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DoubleTree Suites in Downers Grove unveils $2M atrium ballroomMar 14, 2026 11:55 am - The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago — Downers Grove recently unveiled a $2 million atrium. The hotel has constructed a fully enclosed, purpose-built ballroom within the existing multistory atrium.
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All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opensMar 14, 2026 11:30 am - While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment district it now anchors.
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The Biz Week That Was: Bears clock ticking, TSA delays, and data center plan droppedMar 14, 2026 10:52 am - Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor says Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadi...
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Just 23 miles apart by rail, Chicago skyline and Arlington Heights in a single imageMar 14, 2026 5:30 am - Just 23 miles apart by rail, and even closer as the crow flies, the skylines of downtown Arlington Heights and downtown Chicago can be seen in a single image on a recent clear afternoon.
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Science & Arts Academy honored by Illinois Science OlympiadMar 13, 2026 11:39 pm - Science & Arts Academy, an independent day school for gifted students in Des Plaines, has been recognized by Science Olympiad, the nation’s leading team STEM competition, for the school’s longstanding commitment to both Science Olympiad and Elementary Science Olympiad in Illinois.
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Eat, explore and win: Lindenhurst Restaurant Week launches Passport ContestMar 13, 2026 10:05 pm - Lindenhurst Restaurant Week runs March 14-21 featuring six local restaurants including Chances Bar & Video Gaming, Rosati's Pizza, Sammie's, Three Legged Brewing, Tikka Taproom, and Lucia's Taqueria.
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Elgin Symphony presents Beethoven’s Fifth on April 11-12Mar 13, 2026 9:47 pm - On April 11-12, cellist Oliver Herbert will perform Schumann's Cello Concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The program includes Mason's "A Joyous Trilogy" and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.